Arginine: at the crossroads of nitrogen metabolism
The EMBO Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Abstract
L-arginine
is
the
most
nitrogen-rich
amino
acid,
acting
as
a
key
precursor
for
synthesis
of
nitrogen-containing
metabolites
and
an
essential
intermediate
in
clearance
excess
nitrogen.
Arginine’s
side
chain
possesses
guanidino
group
which
has
unique
biochemical
properties,
plays
primary
role
nitrogen
excretion
(urea),
cellular
signaling
(nitric
oxide)
energy
buffering
(phosphocreatine).
The
post-translational
modification
protein-incorporated
arginine
by
guanidino-group
methylation
also
contributes
to
epigenetic
gene
control.
Most
human
cells
do
not
synthesize
sufficient
meet
demand
are
dependent
on
exogenous
arginine.
Thus,
dietary
important
maintaining
health,
particularly
upon
physiologic
stress.
How
adapt
changes
extracellular
availability
unclear,
mostly
because
nearly
all
tissue
culture
media
supplemented
with
supraphysiologic
levels
Evidence
emerging
that
arginine-deficiency
can
influence
disease
progression.
Here,
we
review
new
insights
into
importance
metabolite,
emphasizing
central
mitochondria
synthesis/catabolism
recent
discovery
act
molecule
regulating
expression
organelle
dynamics.
Language: Английский
Lower expression of colony-stimulating factor 2, an embryokine, in the endometrial epithelium of old cows
Reproduction Fertility and Development,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
37(4)
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Context
Infertility
increases
with
age
in
various
animals,
including
cows,
owing
to
unknown
mechanisms.
The
glandular
and
luminal
epithelia
of
the
bovine
uterus
synthesise
secrete
colony-stimulating
factor
2
(CSF2),
which
is
a
well-studied
embryokine.
We
recently
reported
possibility
fibrosis
uteri
old
cows.
However,
relationship
between
CSF2
expression
has
not
yet
been
clarified.
Aims
tested
hypothesis
that
endometrial
cows
have
lower
compared
heifers,
myofibroblasts
[alpha-smooth
muscle
actin
(αSMA)-positive
fibroblasts]
increase
near
epithelium
Methods
collected
caruncle
intercaruncle
samples
from
post-pubertal,
growing,
nulliparous
heifers
(n
=
6;
24.7
±
1.3
months
old)
multiparous
128.5
15.4
old).
analysed
mRNA
protein
expression,
along
fluorescent
immunohistochemistry
for
CSF2,
anti-collagen
type
IV,
anti-Müllerian
hormone
receptor,
anti-αSMA.
Key
results
Quantitative
reverse
transcription
polymerase
chain
reaction
western
blot
analysis
revealed
than
young
heifers.
Fluorescence
microscopy
using
same
antibodies
anti-αSMA
showed
increased
fibroblasts
αSMA
signals
Conclusion
was
those
Implications
Lower
may
play
an
important
role
age-related
infertility.
Language: Английский
The role of various collagen types in tumor biology: a review
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 5, 2025
Collagen
comprises
approximately
30%
of
the
body's
protein
content
and
is
essential
for
maintaining
structural
integrity,
support,
strength
skin,
muscles,
bones,
connective
tissues.
Recent
research
has
further
elucidated
its
role
in
various
aspects
tumor
biology,
including
tumorigenesis,
invasion,
migration,
drug
resistance,
recurrence.
Furthermore,
collagen
involved
prognostic
assessments,
evaluation
therapeutic
efficacy,
immunoregulation,
identification
potential
treatment
targets
oncology.
This
review
examines
a
range
types,
lung,
gastric,
breast,
melanoma,
colorectal
cancers,
among
others.
Our
objective
to
differentiate
these
tumors
based
on
specific
types
present
analyze
roles
development,
progression,
prognosis,
their
as
targets.
Language: Английский
Beneficial impact of MTGase-modified fish gelatin on collagen supplementation in rats: Insights from serum metabolomics and gut microbiota
Chunyan Peng,
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Ting Fang,
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H.‐T. Lin
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et al.
Food Research International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 116295 - 116295
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Vitamin C in Cardiovascular Disease: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Evidence and Therapeutic Applications
Yichen Xu,
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Huabo Zheng,
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Ioana Slabu
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et al.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 506 - 506
Published: April 23, 2025
Vitamin
C,
also
known
as
ascorbic
acid,
is
an
essential
nutrient
that
humans
cannot
synthesize,
making
its
intake
crucial
for
health.
Discovered
nearly
a
century
ago,
vitamin
C
widely
recognized
ability
to
prevent
scurvy
and
has
become
one
of
the
most
commonly
used
supplements.
Beyond
antioxidant
activity,
pivotal
in
regulating
lipid
metabolism,
promoting
angiogenesis,
enhancing
collagen
synthesis,
modulating
remodeling,
stabilizing
extracellular
matrix.
While
preclinical
studies
have
shown
promising
results,
clinical
trials
yielded
inconsistent
findings,
due
suboptimal
study
design,
results
misinterpretation,
misleading
conclusions.
This
review
provides
holistic
overview
existing
evidence
on
pleiotropic
role
cardiovascular
diseases,
identifying
both
strengths
limitations
current
research
highlighting
gaps
understandings
C’s
underlying
mechanisms.
By
integrating
molecular
insights
with
data
evaluating
disease
management
prevention,
this
aims
guide
future
toward
personalized,
evidence-based
therapeutic
strategies
practice.
Language: Английский
Effects of dietary lipid levels on growth, antioxidant capacity, intestinal and liver structure of juvenile giant salamander (Andrias davidianus)
Xiaolu Yan,
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Limei Pan,
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Junqi Yu
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et al.
Frontiers in Marine Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
This
research
was
to
assess
how
varying
dietary
lipid
levels
influence
the
growth,
body
composition,
antioxidant
capacity
of
liver,
and
structure
liver
intestine
in
A.
davidianus
.
The
juvenile
(initial
weight
34.20
±
0.27g)
were
given
isonitrogenous
diets
(crude
protein
57%)
that
contained
six
different
(5.02%,
8.96%,
12.90%,
16.21%,
19.46%,
22.80%,
respectively)
for
105
days.
results
revealed
WGR,
SGR,
PRR
muscle
RNA/DNA
ratio
significantly
enhanced
by
level
up
beyond
which
these
parameters
declined;
FCR
exhibited
an
inverse
trend(
P
<0.05).
maximum
activity
intestinal
digestive
enzymes
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
observed
at
16.21%
level,
accompanied
a
significant
reduction
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
concentration
(
With
increase
content
both
whole
along
with
skin
collagen
content,
initially
improved
before
subsequently
declining(
At
height,
number,
width
mucosal
folds
<0.05),
microvilli
more
orderly
arranged.
22.80%
cells
degradation
cell
membrane,
alongside
increased
presence
autophagosomes;
additionally,
mitochondria
demonstrated
swelling
rounding.
Optimal
could
enhance
feed
utilization
efficiency
promote
health
In
contrast,
high
has
detrimental
effect
on
According
ratio,
total
cholesterol
(TCHO)
lipase
activity,
it
been
determined
through
quadratic
curve
model
analysis
optimal
ranges
from
13.3%
17.5%.
Language: Английский